Japanese learning guide
Learn Japanese online, one small practice session at a time
New to Japanese? Start with kana, learn a few useful words and sentence patterns, then review them with interactive practice. Learndle brings beginner lessons and daily Japanese games together in one place.
Start the beginner pathA practical order
What to study first in Japanese
You do not need to master everything before you begin. Work through the basics, revisit older material, and use each new word in a little practice.
- 01
Learn the Japanese writing systems
Start with hiragana and katakana. Practice recognizing characters, hearing their sounds, and writing them before moving on to longer words.
Practice hiragana and katakana - 02
Build a foundation with guided lessons
Study greetings, introductions, numbers, and basic sentence patterns in a suggested order. The first three lessons are available to try as a guest.
Explore the beginner Japanese path - 03
Review vocabulary with active recall
Use flashcards, dictation, and word games to retrieve Japanese words from memory instead of only rereading a list.
Open Japanese vocabulary practice - 04
Keep practice short and regular
Try a daily word puzzle or a timed vocabulary round. A short repeatable routine makes it easier to return and notice what you have learned.
Play today’s Japanese challenges
A simple 10-minute study routine
- Review for 3 minutesRevisit a few kana or words you have already studied.
- Learn for 4 minutesComplete a short lesson or focus on one grammar pattern.
- Recall for 3 minutesTest yourself with a game, dictation, or a quick quiz.
Start as a guest with the first three lessons. A free account lets you continue through the course; account progress syncs across devices when syncing is configured.